Ngo Thanh Van is a judge at the Hanoi International Film Festival

The Organizing Committee of the Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF) has just announced the official jury list for 2018, bringing together filmmakers from many countries around the world. Three representatives from Vietnam, including actress and producer Ngo Thanh Van, will judge the categoryOutstanding Feature Film, cinematographer Ly Thai Dung judgesBest Short Filmand screenwriter Nguyen Thi Hong Ngát joined the jury of the award.Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema(NETPAC).

Ngo Thanh Van is a successful face, creating a personal mark on the Vietnamese screen as an actress and producer. Last September, the filmMiss SaigonThe film she produced and acted in was selected to represent Vietnam in the competition.Best Foreign Language Filmat Oscar 2019. Taking on the responsibility of "holding the scales of justice" at the 5th Hanoi International Film Festival, Ngo Thanh Van will work with Japanese director Oguri Kohei, Polish art designer Allan Starski, Iranian director Shahram Mokri and Korean producer Lee Dong Ha.

The Hanoi International Film Festival is a major Vietnamese film event held every two years, and this year is the fifth time. This festival screens many outstanding feature films and short films from Vietnam, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Poland, Chile, China, etc. In addition, the program also includes a film creation camp, seminars and a Polish film week.

List of nominationsOutstanding Feature Filmbrings together 12 works from 12 countries and territories. The only representative of Vietnam selected is a romantic - journey film.Close your eyes and see summerwith most of the setting set in Japan. This is the debut work of young director Cao Thuy Nhi.

The Hanoi International Film Festival takes place from October 27 to 31. The opening and closing ceremonies will be broadcast live on VTV. Tickets to nominated films will be free.